Post by Trog on Jul 2, 2016 2:44:29 GMT

The French Horn is reputedly the most difficult instrument in the world to play. The Berlin Philharmonic is traditionally the best orchestra in the world. To be a horn player in the Berlin Philharmonic therefore signifies some level of competence. As in becoming the F1 Grand Prix world champion.

It is also a misnomer - it really has nothing to do with France. (Just as the English horn has nothing to do with England.)